Originally Posted by
FIT59
If the new Delta does relinquish these gates/slots, is it safe to assume they will require fewer airplanes (fewer pilots) than they already have? Is there enough planned growth (aircraft on order vs. aircraft retired and or no longer needed) at the new Delta to absorb the anticipated loss?
YES, without a doubt. They will downsize equipment, dual facilities, slots, routes, hubs, hangars, and might even furlough.
Count on it.